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English Language Workforce Development Program for Argentina's Energy and Minerals Sectors

The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, under the U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking proposals for a workforce development program to enhance English proficiency in Argentina's energy and critical minerals sectors. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA), Embassy Buenos Aires, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Requirements: - Design and implement a specialized English language training program for at least 150 university students, early-career professionals, and technical educators in mining, geology, and energy fields - Develop sector-specific English curricula tailored to mining, energy transition, extractive industries, and advanced manufacturing - Ensure measurable gains in technical English proficiency and workforce readiness - Foster sustainable professional linkages and partnerships between U.S. and Argentine institutions - Include participant recruitment, event coordination, and monitoring and evaluation components - Funding and Eligibility: - Cooperative agreement with available funding between $50,000 and $100,000 - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions (for-profit entities are excluded) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on durable, sector-specific instructional materials and sustainable international collaboration - Program must demonstrate measurable outcomes and potential for ongoing impact - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-oriented grant opportunity.

Description

U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition to strengthen English for specific purposes within the critical minerals and energy sectors. The program aims to support workforce development, enhance international collaboration, and improve access to global supply chains by equipping participants with specialized English skills relevant to mining, energy transition, the extractive industry, and advanced manufacturing. It seeks proposals from qualified organizations to design and implement a program that produces measurable gains in participant knowledge and supports durable professional linkages around transparent and responsible critical mineral and energy sector development. The project targets university students, early-career professionals, and technical educators in relevant fields, with a goal to improve workforce readiness and international engagement through specialized English training.

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